Ceramic Tap Washers

Ceramic tap inner components.

Ceramic tap washers.

But using good quality washers and reseating will promote longevity. In photo 2 we can see the parts we are concerned with. A disc retaining washer b ceramic discs c o ring which stops any water seepage up to the head of the tap d valve retaining nut e spindle on which the handle sits. Decide according to your tap style whether you will be changing a washer or a ceramic disc.

Its easy to buy the wrong size you have to understand when it says 1 4 inch that it means the turn that the tap moves not the size of the discs. Not like the old washers but probably as easy to fit. How often that is anyone can say. Taps with the traditional rubber washer are still available.

Ceramic taps explained. The discs come with full idiot prof instructions so anyone can fit them and get it right. Unlike the older washer type these taps use two close fitting slotted ceramic discs in place of the traditional washers. Different altogether to the old tap washers.

The catalogue states ceramic insert on the item description of some of the taps. Most people hate its constant drip drip drip. Tap washers are cheaper to install and can be stored easily at home but they may need to be replaced more often than ceramic discs. Roger shows you how to replace a ceramic tap valve cartridge we got our parts from tap spares.

In recent years ceramic taps have appeared on the market. First of all to mend a leaking tap you will need to follow one of two sets of instructions depending on the type of tap fitting which you have. One of the discs is fixed while the other can be turned by the tap handle through 90 degrees. Ceramic tap washers select your cookie preferences we use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience to provide our services understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements and display ads.